Description

Trichloro-1,4-Dimethoxybenzene is a halogenated aromatic ether compound, serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both electron-donating methoxy groups and electron-withdrawing chlorine atoms, makes it a critical building block for the synthesis of complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), functional dyes, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitutions, and as a starting material for synthesizing more complex substituted benzenes.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its derivatizable aromatic structure.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where specific substitution patterns are required.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reference compound in analytical method development and chemical process optimization studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trichloro-1,4-Dimethoxybenzene
CAS No.	69653-71-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7Cl3O2
Molecular Weight	241.50 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3-Trichloro-4,5-dimethoxybenzene; 4,5-Dimethoxy-1,2,3-trichlorobenzene; 1,2,3-Trichloro-4,5-dimethoxy-benzene; Benzene, 1,2,3-trichloro-4,5-dimethoxy-; Trichlorodimethoxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Trichloro-1,4-Dimethoxybenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the specific results for all critical quality attributes. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and development as well as scale-up production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.